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The focus of this book is on recent advances in stereolithography (SL) covering aspects related to the most recent advances in the field. The book includes a comprehensive discussion on fabrication strategies and how to choose the right one.

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Stereolithography: Materials, Processes and Applications will focus on recent advances in stereolithography covering aspects related to the most recent advances in the field, in terms of fabrication processes (two-photon polymerization, micro-stereolithography, infrared stereolithography and stereo-thermal-lithography), materials (novel resins, hydrogels for medical applications and highly reinforced resins with ceramics and metals), computer simulation and applications.

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Part I Fabrication Strategies: History of stereolithography.- Stereolithographic processes.- Single-photon polymerisation processes.- Two-photon polymerization processes.- Micro-stereolithography.- Part II Materials: Polymeric Materials.- Liquid crystals.- Metallic and ceramic suspensions.- Hydrogels.- Part III Simulation: Computer simulation of stereolithography.- Mechanical behavior of stereolithographic parts.- Advanced scanning strategies.- Part IV Applications: Injection moulds.- Automotive industry.- Medical applications.- Archeology.- Crime scene Investigation.- Micro-components.

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